India’s nude models: Meet the women who know the true meaning of dignity

What most people fail to notice is that nude models, like any other working professionals are hardworking people marred by illiteracy and misfortune, continue to consider their profession in the highest regard.

On a list of all the professions surrounded by controversy and taboo, nude modelling seems to be one of the top few. What most people fail to notice is that nude models are hardworking people marred by illiteracy and misfortune who continue to consider their profession in the highest regard. When asked how she feels about her job, a nude model said, "What will happen to my body, it will dissolve in the sand when I die, maybe I can use it to help children who learn a lot by observing my body."

"Just like the legacy of actors and actresses continues even after their death, there are paintings of me that ensure even if I die today, I will still be immortal," said one nude model, adding that her dream is to build her children a home of their own and as long as her work allows her to earn a decent living for her family and herself, she will continue to serve as an inspiration to budding artists and sculptors.